Expertise
Available for speaking engagements
Book via this form
Available for media interviews
Contact Brianna Hudson, Communications Advisor on 0455 238 875 or email brianna@climatecouncil.org.au
The world is undergoing a new Industrial Revolution. Driven by an urgent need to tackle the climate crisis, and grasp the…
2021 has revealed some hard truths about the crisis we face: climate change is accelerating, with global warming of 1.5°C…
Accelerating climate change is harming lives, livelihoods and the places we cherish. These impacts will continue to worsen while…
In mid-2020, the Climate Council launched a targeted campaign to drive Australia’s transition away from gas. Our goal is to…
In December 2020, we hosted an Energy Leadership Panel with NSW Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean, discussing his success…
To end the year, we hosted one last Champions webinar focused on the summer weather outlook. Climate Council researcher Dr Simon…
This article was written by Tim Baxter, and originally published by The Conversation. Australia’s latest emissions data,…
Despite what has been a challenging year, the Climate Council has continued to deliver on its mission to catalyse climate action.…
The Australian public has powered the Climate Council’s work from day one. And we’ve got a lot to be proud of! Watch…
In July, the Climate Council launched our brand new report Clean Jobs Plan, a detailed piece of economic modelling by Alpha Beta…
In April, the Climate Council’s research team hosted a Research Lightning Talk for the Climate Council Champions. Dr Martin…
It’s that time of year again: sunshine, beach cricket, and potentially tricky conversations with long lost relatives at…
From the very beginning, the Climate Council’s mission has been to ensure climate change is front and centre in the national…
Drum roll please… After thousands of you completed our 2019 Annual Survey, we can now reveal the results and your picture for…
New South Wales was once a world leader on climate action, but a new Climate Council report shows it is now far behind, spewing…
In an Australian first, a coal mine has been knocked back on social and climate change grounds. This ruling could change the face…
Now, before you close the page because, let’s be honest, energy chat isn’t all that entertaining – we promise that at…
The Federal Government refuses to rule out using its Underwriting New Generation Investments program to support the construction…
Summer kicks off a series of international sporting events in Australia. From the cricket tests, to the Tour Down Under starting…
For more information, check out our report Powering Progress: States Renewable Energy…
Irukandji are a venomous species of jellyfish which live in Australian waters. The species also occurs in South East Asia, the…
Australia’s current 2030 greenhouse gas pollution target is weak, and we are not on track to meet it. The Federal Government…
Want to host your own renewable feast for the festive season? We’ve listed a bunch of Australian and NZ products in our…
The Climate Council’s “A Renewable Feast” report brings together a feast of renewable-powered food and drinks,…
“A coal baron launches a solar train.” Sounds like it could be the start of a lame joke. Instead, that’s only part of the…
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) recently produced new research that comes to a stunning conclusion: new renewable energy is…
My name’s Tritian. I’m 16. And I am a Climate Council supporter. Today, I joined thousands of other students around…
THE CLIMATE COUNCIL is today releasing new information to inform Australians about what’s driving the catastrophic fires…
The Federal Labor Party has announced a raft of measures to combat climate change and increase renewable energy, if it is voted…
Over the past year, the Climate Council has continued to go from strength to strength. Our 2018 Annual Report details our big…
Submission to: The Department of the Environment and Energy regarding the Underwriting New Generation Investments: Public…
THE RECORD HOT weather currently being experienced across the ACT and parts of NSW is now the new normal – the effects of…
IT’S BEEN a terrible week for the government, with a backflip on Pauline and gay students and teachers, and now Scott Morrison…
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has once again failed to share its report card into greenhouse gas pollution with the Australian public.…
AUSTRALIANS ARE FACING increasingly dangerous bushfire seasons that are starting earlier and lasting longer as a result of…
In the absence of Australian federal climate leadership, states, territories, cities and towns are getting on with it, and…
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) still faces a string of legislative hurdles before it gets…
The Climate Council is celebrating National Science Week by sharing fun and engaging resources, in a bid to help young…
STATES AND TERRITORIES are being urged to ‘knock back the NEG’ in its current form, as government leaders converge on Sydney…
The Climate Council is Australia’s leading climate communications organisation. We provide authoritative, expert advice to the…
AUSTRALIA has been hit with its driest month since 2002, during the Millennium Drought, along with experiencing the second…
Kilowatts? Megawatts? Megatron? Sometimes information about energy and renewables can be full of confusing jargon. Sure, a…
AUSTRALIA’S COAL POWER STATIONS are not fit for a 21st century power system with almost 100 breakdowns at fossil fuel power…
It’s getting harder every day to cut through with the facts. We’re constantly bombarded with misinformation, opinions, ideas…
PARTS of Greater Sydney have experienced their hottest autumn on record for maximum temperatures, according to the latest data…
The results are in! After thousands of you completed our 2018 Community Survey, we can now share the results and your vision for…
Australian businesses are taking back control of their electricity bills by investing in renewable energy, storage, energy…
AUSTRALIA’S greenhouse gas pollution levels have jumped yet again, with the latest national government data released just days…
It’s the home of The Dish. Host to Australia’s biggest Elvis Festival. And now, a great big solar farm! Welcome to fabulous…
Instead of facilitating the rollout of wind, solar and battery technology, the Federal Government continues to advance its…
Last night Scott Morrison delivered Australia’s latest budget. However, it had a conspicuous absence. Once again, it…
After a marathon three day debate and late night sitting, the Queensland Parliament last night passed new land-clearing…
Whilst the Arctic is in perpetual darkness in the depths of winter, temperatures have soared during January and February…
Australia continues to lack an enduring and credible national climate and energy policy to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from…
VICTORIA is the latest state to take a giant step towards boosting its renewables and storage capacity in time for summer, with…
The Federal Government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) risks derailing Australia’s booming renewable energy and…
Energy storage technologies are not just about storing energy for later resupply as electricity. These technologies can provide a…
Australia is on the cusp of an energy storage boom. Energy storage technologies – batteries, pumped hydro and solar…
ONGOING GRIDLOCK surrounding Australia’s efforts to tackle climate change will contribute to worsening sea-level rise and…
Australia’s most important tourist destinations are already feeling the effects of climate change and these impacts will…
Global Land-Ocean Temperature Index, from 1880 to present, using 1951-1980 as a baseline period. The average temperature of both…
The year of peak emissions has an enormous effect on the steepness of the subsequent trajectory. Delaying peak emissions to 2025…
2017 continued a long trend of increasing heat, ‘angry summers’ and smashed weather records across Australia. The country…
Federal, State and Territory energy ministers are expected to discuss the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) at the upcoming COAG…
The Climate Council commissioned the EY modelling of the NEG as an update to its 2016 report ‘Renewable Energy Jobs: Future…
In the past year, all state and territory governments have taken proactive steps to encourage renewable energy uptake. All…
States and territories are the driving force behind Australia’s transition to clean, affordable and efficient renewable…
Investing in more gas will lock in high electricity prices and pollution for decades to come. Tackling climate change and…
Solar power is surging in Australia and around the world, on the back of scaled-up production and continually falling costs.…
Worldwide heat records have been broken again, with 2016 declared the hottest for a third consecutive year. Record-breaking heat…
The storms ravaging South Australia are a disturbing preview of what’s likely to come if Australia fails to act on climate…
In case you missed the internet this morning, you probably know that #Stormageddon struck South Australia yesterday. Severe…
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is on track to acquire enough large-scale renewable energy to meet its 100% renewable…
Australian states and territories are increasingly supporting renewable energy after two years of federal uncertainty. South…
Over the past four decades, there has been a steady increase in the number of deaths in summer, compared to those in winter, in…
Top Three Issues During the Paris Climate Talks: 1. The Long-Term Goals Any plan for the future needs a clear, credible and…
Climate change is a significant and growing national security threat that is undermining the preparedness of the Australian…
Climate change is a security threat. Climate change poses a significant and growing threat to human and societal wellbeing,…
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT 3 KEY FINDINGS 1. Renewable energy is a crucial way to reduce carbon emissions from electricity supply and…